Historical Events
- OPEC discusses raising prices to offset decline of U.S. dollar value
Famous Birthdays
- Brant Bjork, American rock drummer (Kyuss) and guitarist (Stoner), born in Redlands, California
- Zef Eisenberg, British ultra-speed racer (world's fastest motorbike on sand 201.5mph; fastest wheel powered vehicle 210.33mph) and founder Maximuscle, born in London, England (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Carl Benton Reid, American actor (Pressure Point, In a Lonely Place), dies at 79
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About March 16, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Cum On Feel The Noize - Slade
